Academia and Research

design DOT studio encompasses world-class academicians/professionals who are not only heavily engaged in contemporary AEC research and publication but, also actively involved in training architects/designers in capacity of top-level university lecturers.

design DOT studio encompasses world-class academicians/professionals who are not only heavily engaged in contemporary AEC research and publication but, also actively involved in training architects/designers in capacity of top-level university lecturers.

They serve as editorial board members, scientific/technical committee members and reviewers for various top-ranked international journals and conferences.

Their research articles are published in many of the world's top ranked journals including 'Building and Environment', 'Applied Energy', 'Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews', 'Cities', 'Urban Forestry & Urban Greening', 'Renewable Energy' and 'Sustainable Cities and Society'. They have contributed as keynote/invited speakers for different international conferences and symposiums.

design DOT studio directors teach courses related to architectural design, Construction Engineering, building science, sustainability and future cities planning while also participating in design juries. They have active collaboration with many professors and practitioners from New Zealand, US, Canada, UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. They have achieved well-recognized international innovation awards in addition to publication of various international level patent; journal articles; books; conference papers etc.

In addition to their academic excellence, they practice as architects, designers and project managers for several years. Their design works have been featured in many architectural magazines.

This title embraces philosophical theories behind architect-designed conceptualization, and how the potential arises for the generation of further innovative ideas. Featuring chapters on Architectural Design as a Way of Thinking, Conceptualization, Design Progression, Form, Function & Order: Conceptual Thinking, Conceptualization in the Design Process, Design Development and Space Crafting.